I BET that a significant number of males watch Strictly Come Dancing – and not just because wives or girlfriends force them to.

It’s a great showcase of dancing talent and has encouraged thousands to take up ballroom dancing.

Just a few of those are now needed for Bolton Hospice’s enjoyable annual Strictly Learn To Dance event involving 10 weeks’ dance tuition before the grand finale at the Macron Stadium next April.

They’re short of male partners. So now’s the time for the talented and would-be dancers to get involved – and show it’s not just Anton du Beke with twinkling toes.